TRIAC 2R Series Actuators: Attention: Instructional videos on some of the information provided below can be found on our website (http://www.a-tcontrols.com/videos/). Description Section Installation of Actuator 1 Air Supply 2 Lubrication 3 Travel Adjustment 4 Spare Parts 5 Operation Double Acting 6 Operation Spring Return FCW 7 Disassembly Procedures 8 Assembly Instructions 9 Actuator Testing 10 Cycling of infrequently used 11 actuator Bill of Materials 12 Service 13 1. Installation of Actuator: Triac actuators are mounted directly to valves or adapted to the valve by means of an intermediate bracket and coupler. The coupler adapts the output of the actuator to the valve shaft. Standard mounting kits provide mounting of the actuator in the direction of the pipe. Pipelines can be horizontal, vertical, or other positions. When mounting the actuator to a valve using a mounting kit, the pinion drive, coupling device and valve stem should be centered and concentric to prevent any side loading to the bottom pinion radial bearing and valve stem seal area. After mounting, it may be necessary to adjust the end of travel stop for proper open or closed valve position. Pneumatically stroke the actuator several times to assure proper operation with no binding of the coupler. 2. Air Supply: Pneumatic piping to the actuator and associated accessories should follow the best practices for instrument pneumatic piping systems, ie line free of water, oil, pipe sealant or other contaminants. The operating medium is to be filtered dry air or inert gas which is filtered to 50 micron particles size or less. It is extremely important that the actuator be powered with the proper air pressure and air volume. Maximum working pressure is 150 PSI. The spring housing on spring return actuators, if not piped, will breathe through the right hand port. It s important that it not be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere. Please contact Triac Controls for possible solutions if this condition exists. 3. Lubrication: Triac actuators are factory lubricated for life and additional lubrication is not normally required. However, for actuators performing 100,000 cycles or more, an oil mist lubricator is recommended. Oil mist lubrication requires a mineral oil type ISO VG32 Class 1 for usage in temperature range 15 to 158 Deg. F. Oil mist lubricator must be set to the lowest setting. Once begun, the oil mist lubrication cannot be discontinued. Caution: If the actuator is equipped with a pneumatic positioner or pneumatic controller, oil mist lubricated air cannot be used unless the instrument manufacturer indicates that the instrument is compatible with lubricated air. 1 October 24, 2013
4. Travel Adjustment: The Triac 2nd generation rack & pinion actuators have travel stop adjustments in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The 5 degrees overtravel feature provides adjustments from -5 degrees to +5 degrees at the 0 degree clockwise position and from 85 degrees to 95 degrees at the 90 degree counterclockwise position. All actuated valves require accurate travel-stop adjustments at both ends of the stroke to obtain optimum performance and valve seat life. The accumulation of tolerances in the adaption of actuators to valves is such that there must be a range of adjustment for both ends of the stroke to achieve the expected performance. See the valve manufacture s IOM on how the travel should be adjusted. Ball & Plug Valves require precise adjustment at the open and closed position. This is to protect the seat from the flow media and to assure absolute shut-off in the closed position. Butterfly Valves require precise adjustment at the open and closed position. This is to assure full shutoff, to prevent disc overtravel which can damage the seat in the closed position, and to assure maximum flow in the open position. Tee Assemblies, where two valves are operated in tandem through a single operator, (3-way configuration) require precise adjustment at both ends of the stroke. This is to assure the seating of both valves. 5. Spare Parts: Actuator Size Buna Repair Kit -20 F to 175 F Viton Repair Kit 0 F to 300 F Low Temp Repair Kit -45 F to 175 F Spring Cartridges (each) 2R40 2RKB0040 2RKV0040 2RKLT0040 SP20040 2R80 2RKB0080 2RKV0080 2RKLT0080 SP20080 2R130 2RKB0130 2RKV0130 2RKLT0130 SP20130 2R200 2RKB0200 2RKV0200 2RKLT0200 SP20200 2R300 2RKB0300 2RKV0300 2RKLT0300 SP20300 2R500 2RKB0500 2RKV0500 2RKLT0500 SP20500 2R850 2RKB0850 2RKV0850 2RKLT0850 SP20850 2R1200 2RKB1200 2RKV1200 2RKLT1200 SP21200 2R1750 2RKB1750 2RKV1750 2RKLT1750 SP21750 *Seal Kits also available, but Complete Repair Kits are recommended 2 October 24, 2013
6. Operation Double Acting: CCW: Air is supplied to Port A forcing the pistons away from each other (toward ends) which rotates the drive pinion counterclockwise and exhausts the air out of Port B. CW: Air is supplied to Port B forcing the pistons toward each other (toward center) which rotates the drive pinion clockwise and exhausts the air out of Port A. 7. Operation Spring Return (Fail CW): CCW: Air is supplied to Port A forcing the pistons away from each other (toward ends), which rotates the drive pinion counterclockwise, compresses the springs and exhausts air out of Port B. FAIL CW: Air failure (loss of pressure) allows the compressed springs to force pistons toward each other (toward center), which rotates the drive pinion clockwise and exhausts air out of Port A. *(Unit is capable of failure in counterclockwise direction by reversing pistons inside of housing.) 3 October 24, 2013
8. Disassembly Procedures: CAUTION Before removing any components of the actuator, ensure that all pneumatic and electrical power supplies are disconnected. 8.1 Removal of Travel Stops: Disconnect air supply and electric to de-pressure the actuator. Release the lock nuts and unscrew both travel stops and seals, which are located at the top of the actuator body on the side. In the case of spring return valves make sure that the actuator is in the failed position before removing the actuator 8.2 Removal of End Caps: Spring Return Units: Loosen all end cap bolts evenly, to allow the springs to push the end caps out from the body. The springs are contained on spools and the tension will be relaxed when the end cap is removed. Always use caution when removing springs. Double Acting Units: Loosen and remove the end cap bolts evenly on both end caps. Using a rubber mallet rotate the end cap slightly, gaining access to the edges of the end cap. Use the rubber mallet to remove the end cap evenly. 8.3 Removal of Pistons: Rotate the pinion using a wrench to drive the pistons apart until they are free of the actuator body. 8.4 Removal of Pinion: Remove the snap ring, thrust washer and thrust bearing from the top of the pinion. Carefully remove the pinion from the cylinder body through the bottom. The travel stop cam will not fit through the bottom bore. It will slip off the pinion prior to the pinion removal. Take care to ensure the pinion does not damage the body. 9. Assembly Instructions 9.1 Inspection: Check that all components are clean and have not been damaged. Triac recommends that all O- rings, Bearings, Washers, etc are replaced using only Triac replacement parts. 4 October 24, 2013
9.2 Installing the Pinion: Lightly grease the pinion, o-ring grooves and guide bushing groove of the pinion and pinion o-rings with multi-purpose grease. Install the top bearing into the actuator body bearing bore. Fit the top o- ring into the top pinion groove. Fit the bottom guide bushing into the bottom pinion groove. Slip the bottom o-ring into the bottom pinion groove. Carefully insert the pinion into the body until the top of the Pinion is inside the body cylinder. Fit the travel stop cam over the top of the pinion and slide it down until it is engaged with the pinion. (Note: The travel stop cam will engage with the pinion in only one position.) Gently push the pinion up through the body making sure the bottom guide bushing, bottom o-ring & top o-ring stay in their grooves. With the pinion in this position install the thrust bearing washer, the thrust washer and lastly the snap ring. Make sure the snap ring fits properly in the groove. 9.3 Alignment of Pinion for Correct Piston Installation: Rotate the pinion to the position shown in Fig. 5 (When viewed from the slot at the top of the pinion) ensuring that the machined stop flats are in the correct orientation. 9.4 Installing the Pistons: Lightly grease the piston o-rings, piston backup ring & guide plate with multi-purpose grease & fit the o-rings, backup ring & guide plate into their respective grooves on the piston. Liberally grease the actuator body bore and the piston rack. Insert the pistons into the bore, one piston in each end with the teeth facing each other (see Figures 2, 3 & 4). (Note: The position of the Piston determines the fail rotation of the actuator). Push both pistons together until they are both in contact with the pinion, so that when the pinion is rotated (Clockwise for FCW, Counter Clockwise for FCCW) the pistons are drawn together. When the pistons are together and the racks are correctly engaged with the pinion, the top pinion drive flats should be several degrees past perpendicular to the body for FCW, parallel to the body for FCCW. 9.5 Installing the Travel Stops: With the pistons together, screw in the corresponding travel stop assembly complete with nut, washer and seal until it comes into contact with the pinion. Rotate the pinion 90 degrees to drive the pistons apart and screw in the other travel stop until it comes into contact with the pinion. After the end caps are installed (see below) final adjustment is easily made when the actuator has been mounted to its valve, damper or other device, depending on individual requirements. Ensure the nuts are tightened against washer and seal. 5 October 24, 2013
9.6 End Cap Installation: With the pistons together, lightly grease the end cap o-rings with multi-purpose grease. Grease the ends of the body bore and the end caps. Install the o-rings into the groove in the end caps. Spring Return Unit Install the correct number of springs for the desired torque output. Place the springs into the pockets of the piston and end cap. Balance the springs across the Pistons. 10. Testing: Using compressed air at 80psi-100psi, check the seal areas with soapy water and ensure no bubbles are produced and that the pinion rotates smoothly over its full travel. 11. Cycling of infrequently used or stored actuators: Actuators that are not in current use for at least a 3 month period, should be cycled a minimum of ten times. The seal manufacturers recommend this procedure to prevent pre-set of the seals. 6 October 24, 2013
12. Bill of Materials: Note: Spring Cartridges are for spring return actuator only Description Qty Material Remarks 1 Cylinder Body 1 Aluminum Hard Anodized 2 Drive shaft/pinion 1 Steel Electroless Nickel Plated 3 Bottom Pinion Bushing*** 1 Nylon 4 Bottom Pinion O-Ring*** 1 Nitrile Buna 5 Travel Stop Cam 1 SCM21 Phosphate Coated 6 Travel Stop Washer 1 PTFE 7 Top Pinion Bushing*** 1 Nylon 8 Top Pinion O-Ring***# 1 Nitrile Buna 9 Pinion Teflon Washer*** 1 RTFE 10 Pinion SST Washer*** 1 304 SST 11 Snap Ring*** 1 Steel Electroless Nickel Plated 12 Piston 2 Die Cast Aluminum Dichromate Dipped 13 Guide Plate*** 2 Nylon 14 Piston O-Ring***# 2 Nitrile Buna 15 Piston Guide Band*** 2 PTFE 16 End Cap O-Ring***# 2 Nitrile Buna 17 Hole Sealant 2 Nitrile Buna 18 End Cap 2 Die Cast Aluminum Epoxy Coated 19 End Cap Bolts 8 304 SST 20 Travel Stop Bolt 2 304 SST 21 Travel Stop Nut 2 304 SST 22 Travel Stop Washer 2 304 SST 23 Travel Stop O-Ring***# 2 Nitrile Buna 24 Spring Cartridge Varies Spring Steel Epoxy Coated 25 Dust Plug 2 Polyethylene 26 Position Indicator 1 Polyethylene *** Parts included in Repair Kit (Recommended) # Parts included in Seal Kit 7 October 24, 2013
13. Service: It is the policy of Triac to give the best possible service to our customers. We are happy to assist you in any way we can. If you have any questions about Triac Actuators or other Triac products please contact A-T Controls or your local Triac Distributor. A-T Controls, Inc. 9955 International Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH 45246 Phone: (513) 530-5175 Fax: (513) 247-5462 www.a-tcontrols.com A-T Controls product, when properly selected, is designed to perform its intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of A-T Controls products should be aware that A-T Controls products might be used in numerous applications under a wide variety of industrial service conditions. Although A-T Controls can provide general guidelines, it cannot provide specific data and warnings for all possible applications. The purchaser / user must therefore assume the ultimate responsibility for the proper sizing and selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of A-T Controls products. The user should read and understand the installation operation maintenance (IOM) instructions included with the product, and train its employees and contractors in the safe use of A-T Controls products in connection with the specific application. While the information and specifications contained in this literature are believed to be accurate, they are supplied for informative purposes only. Because A-T Controls is continually improving and upgrading its product design, the specifications, dimensions and information contained in this literature are subject to change without notice. Should any question arise concerning these specifications, the purchaser/user should contact A-T Controls. For product specifications go to http://download.a-tcontrols.com/ 8 October 24, 2013